Senior Manager | Model Risk Management

3 months ago

Sydney, Australia Macquarie Full time

Join our Model Risk Management team based in Sydney who have a global responsibility for ensuring that key financial and risk models used by Macquarie are appropriately managed and validated. 

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As a Senior Manager, you will have primary responsibility for oversight and independent validation of models used for Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), Valuation Adjustments (XVA), the Standardised Initial Margin Model (SIMM) and associated valuation pricing models used for trading activity.

You will manage and deliver risk management outcomes to senior stakeholders across our Commodities and Global Markets, Finance, Credit Risk, Market Risk and Prudential Risk teams.

In addition, you will ensure independent validation is completed to ensure models are compliant with Australian regulations such as, APS180, CPS226 and APS116, whilst assisting the global team in performing validations used to meet local regulatory requirements of Macquarie’s entities in other regions.

What you offer

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  • Educational background in a quantitative discipline, with exceptional problem solving skills,
  • Demonstrable risk management experience, with a deep understanding of financial products, key risk factors and advanced modelling techniques regarding CCR and model performance assessments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels to deliver strong risk outcomes.
  • Previous experience with model calibration using statistical or stochastic models, advanced numerical/statistical techniques and computational finance.
  • Proficiency in high-level programming languages (Python, R); exposure to low-level languages (C++); and background knowledge in commodity markets would be considered favourably.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About the Risk Management Group

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In our Risk Management Group, you will be part of an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. Our divisions include Compliance, Credit, Financial Crime Risk, Internal Audit, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Prudential Risk, and Risk Management Group Central.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 
  • One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service
  • Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent 
  • Paid volunteer leave and donation matching 
  • Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing 
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.

If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.

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